Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Forbes Forest District, Fayette County

Are you passionate about working outdoors and excelling in a hands-on environment? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a dedicated and skilled seasonal forest maintenance worker to join our team. In this wage position, you will engage in semi-skilled manual labor, focusing on the construction and maintenance of facilities within the Pondfield Division of Forbes State Forest, with potential opportunities in other divisions. If you are eager to contribute to public service, enjoy the fulfillment of working in nature, and are seeking opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, we invite you to apply today!

The Pondfield Division oversees a significant signage presence across its extensive trail systems. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining these signs by constructing new ones and installing them along the trail network. Additionally, you will clear roads, trails, and boundary lines of brush and fallen trees using brush cutters and chainsaws, as well as install and maintain culverts, headwalls, and tail walls on both roads and trails. During winter, you will be tasked with plowing and shoveling snow, while in summer, you will mow grass and handle weed-whacking duties. Other responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, collecting trash and debris, and responding to wildfires or other emergencies, either as a firefighter, single resource, or in a support role. You will also perform basic maintenance on vehicles and machinery and assist with various aspects of facility and infrastructure upkeep, including light carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment without benefits.
  • The season runs from approximately March until November at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday for the first three weeks, and 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Thursday during the fourth week. Your workday includes a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime: May be required during fire season.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly rate: In some cases, the starting hourly rate may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.